Rare Under-Eaves Painted Blanket Chest

Under-Eaves Painted Blanket Chest American circa 1840 This unusual blanket chest was smartly designed and constructed to originally fit under the roof line of the top floor of a house. It rolls out on casters and the hinged lid opens back to reveal a chest space, while the facade gives the impression of drawers; however, under the chest compartment there is indeed one dove-tailed drawer